El Sistema is a music education program founded in Venezuela in 1975 by José Antonio Abreu. Its primary goal is to provide free music education to children and young people, particularly from low-income backgrounds. The program emphasizes ensemble playing, allowing students to learn and perform together in orchestras and choirs, fostering teamwork and social skills. Over the years, El Sistema has gained international recognition for its success in transforming lives through music. It has inspired similar initiatives worldwide, promoting the idea that access to music education can lead to personal and community development. Many renowned musicians, including Gustavo Dudamel, are products of this program.